Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in it...

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose...

'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves...

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose...

'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves...

He who is the author of a war lets loose the whole contagion of hell and open...

I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving merc...

Belief in a cruel God make...

He that rebels against reason is a real rebel, but he that in defence of reason rebels against tyranny has a bett...

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose...

The strength and power of despotism consists wholly...

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, un...